Was it Forrest Gump's mom who said shoes tell a lot about the person wearing them?

With the advent of online classifieds, it seems that virtually and practically anything can be sold. Baseball gloves, marbles, eyeglasses, Labrador puppies, motorcycles, autographed t-shirts, harmonicas, the sky's the limit. Even singer James Blunt has reportedly auctioned off his sister. (Now don't get any ideas. You're still better off making money from things, not people, that's been lying in your garage or attic)

Whatever the case, it seems anyone who needs quick; sure cash can just rummage for something precious looking in their possessions and peddle them off in the Internet. As simple as that, and you won't run out of buyers. Out of the billions of people frantically clicking their mouses, there's sure to be at least someone who specifically needs your Sue Grafton, R is for Ricochet Mystery novel.

But shoes?! Well, yeah, SHOES. People sell and buy shoes online. Tennis shoes, trainers, basketball shoes, ballet shoes, anything shoes. After all, the online classifieds is still the best place to find good deals and bargains, provided you don't run, ahem, barefoot into scams and spoofs.

Yeah, shoes

Don't be shocked anymore. The Internet-savvy generation of kids is no longer squeamish. They are ready and willing to wear other people's shoes. In fact there's even a certain pride to be had if their shoes are bought online. Especially if it's the latest Adidas Pro-Model D or Nike Shox.

When buying shoes online, of course be sure they're you're right size, unless they're a present for a clown. Secondly, be aware of ad descriptions for the product. If it says, "never been used", then you're safe. If it says, "slightly used", then it's still probably good. But if it starts saying, "a few scratches here and there," then better have cold feet.

In general, you want to make the best and wisest online purchase ever, not just with shoes but all other stuff on the Net. Most victimized buyers complain about the product in real-life not looking "as described" in the ad, so it's best that you meet up with the seller and personally inspect the goods. If ever you don’t like the shoes, then at least you’ve made a new friend. And then, just like Forrest, its run, run, run.

Are you tempted by the millions of websites that show authentic Louis Vuitton handbags at drastically reduced prices? Are you itching to make that major handbag purchase online? Well before you do you, you need to know one thing. There is only one place online that is authorized to sell new Louis Vuitton handbags.

Although there are millions of online retailers desperately waiting for your online Louis Vuitton dollars, if you want a real Louis Vuitton your going to have to go to Eluxury. That is because only they have been authorized to sell them.

So forget all the hype. Any Louis Vuitton handbag that is put on sale at drastically reduced prices other than Eluxury.com is definitely a fake. Even those great deals on Ebay are mostly fake handbags. Most of these bags are made in China with inferior materials that just do not stack up to the real thing.

Furthermore, alot of these online retailers are very difficult to deal with. Some guarantee the authenticity of your item or your money back. However, when you receive your item and are shocked to find it is a fake, it is hard to get your money back.

What do the 70's, 80's, and 90's all have in common? Alpina, Persol, Persol, Porsche, Dior, Carrera, Silhouette, Lacoste, and Cazal were the top brand names of the times in regard to high-class eyewear. These brands were all top contender for the number one position on the market. The uniqueness, extravagance and luxury of this eyewear accentuated the times and highlighted the looks of the day. Today, these vintage sunglasses are highly priced collectors items and are experiencing a modern day renaissance.

Whether it be celebrities out of the music and movie industries and/or jet set, the rich and famous travel the world and grasp every chance to gain possession of these limited genuine and legendary sunglasses. Like good wines, Vintage Sunglasses are authentic, originally packed, and rise in value with each passing year.

Alpina model M1 (known as the giant model) was a hit in the 80's. Its original design and famous look received cult status within months of its debut. The engraved inscription West Germany is a must for all connoisseur and collectors.

Persol Ratti Faltmodell 714 was Steve McQueen's trademark in his hit movie "Bullit". The glass quality is what makes the outstanding difference between this eyewear and common sunglasses.

The eyes of Yoko Ono were framed with the Porsche Model 5260 at a press briefing in the 80's and set a new trend.

The King of Rock n' Roll wore Neostyle. Elvis Presley took them and shake 'em.

These vintage sunglasses are legendary and buying them is like buying a piece of history.

Prom is coming near, you have completed your preparation for prom, selected a nice prom dress, fixed the prom make up and hairstyle appointments, everything is just perfect, but did you select the right prom shoes. One thing girls often overlook while preparing for prom is their shoes.

Normally girls select prom shoes based on their prom dresses, they select a shoe which complements their prom dress look wise and color wise. But on prom night you’re expected to dance a lot, and you may find yourself limping after the dance for the rest of night. So it's important that you select right prom shoes with the right balance of style and comfort.

The important thing after selecting the prom shoe don't keep it in your closet so that it should be safe till prom, rather wear it before prom and try get your feet the feel of your shoe, so that it would be comfortable wearing it on the most important prom night.

Select a prom shoe that would be more than just a prom shoe, a shoe that you can use even after prom, on other occasions, on various dresses, is wise. A Silver sandal would go with most of formal, semi-formal dresses like sundresses, cocktail-dresses and also with those casual ones like jeans, skirts and trendy pants. Black sequined flip-flops with a black prom dress would be real wise purchase it would be more than just a prom shoe.

Don't go out there to buy a shoe with same color as your dress, just try and find a shoe with complementing color. Even then you want a shoe that has same color, order shoe and get it dyed as your dress color, this service is mostly provided by bridal stores.

Most of the girls today go for high heels to add extra height, but don't get stuck with this idea you can also select flats and flip-flops as I mentioned above comfortability is also important. If adding height is necessity for you then go for shoes with kitten-heels, sandals with low or wide heels, slides, or slingbacks.

Saw that gal in the red dress? The one with those 'strange' eyes! Well, sure your friends noticed her too, for no one can help noticing the eyes that make it difficult for one to disengage as though they cast some kind of a hypnotic spell.

No, that was no hallucination, neither were you visualizing one of those bedtime fairy tales that your grand mom told you so often. And the one that passed by was no witch. It is just that she happened to wear the contacts designed to send the chills down your spine. Don't be surprised if you later find that it was no other than the next-door, studious-type Suzie who is usually bespectacled with her thick black glass frame, to a Halloween get together!

These lenses-- commonly known as 'special effects contacts' -- can make those whom you see day in, day out look like utter strangers!

These lenses are primarily cosmetic in nature and come in all fancy colors and designs. Choose whatever you like and for as as many occasions as you can think of. Broadly speaking, there are only two kinds of such lenses-- the ones that are round in shape and cover the pupil only and the ones that cover the entire visible area of the eye. Then, there is a third kind that's a go-between, which leaves a little bit of white area visible at the corners.

While the simple round ones are quite easy to put in and take out and are equally easy to wear, the Scleral ones-- those that cover the entire visible area of the eye, are difficult in that respect. Besides, they may also be a little uncomfortable to keep on. Moreover, the Scleral lenses are more expensive, too. So, on one hand you have round, simple comfortable lenses that are good and normal but do not pack as much of shock value as you might want them to, and on the other hand you have high shock value lenses that are difficult to put on, put off and keep on. The extremes are bridged by Semi-scleral lenses, which stand right in between the two in all respects. They are cheaper than the Scleral ones and are comfortable to wear and can be put on and off without much difficulty

In fashion, the perfect handbag is something that is essential, yet elusive. It should at once be a fashion statement, but not too gaudy or garish, and definitely not simply one of the season's passing trends. Prada handbags have become known for their high class elegance and quality, and for many years have been celebrated as the best handbag available. More than simply a sack to put your things into, these hand bags are portable, personal works of art.

These beautiful handbags are products of the Prada Company itself, from start to finish. They are conceived, developed, and put together completely in house, which is a very good thing because Prada is one of the most highly regarded companies working in Fashion, both in its native Italy and the world. Their name is synonymous with style and elegance, and their handbags conjure images of women who command attention with their grace and demeanor.

The company was started in Italy in 1913 by Mario Prada, and was known by the Italian for Prada Brothers, Fratelli Prada. The company soon began designing and making its famous leather goods and handbags after its arrival on the market, and it was only a small amount of time before the company garnered far reaching respect. Its products were hits in both Europe and the United States. As business grew, the company opened up two small shops in Milan so that it could sell its authentic wares, like handbags, shoes, and luggage.

As time went by, the company's handbags became symbols of luxury, style, and elegance within the fashion industry. Reviewer after reviewer raved about Prada's simplicity and taste, and in time the entire world began to want to have the distinctive handbags. In spite of the growing fame, these classy handbags remained true to things that were central to their original design, simple and functional, yet also distinctly tasteful and classy.

Although Prada handbags have stayed true to their origins, it would be a mistake to think that they have not evolved over time. The original handbags were made from walrus hide, which is extremely heavy. Designers soon realized that it wasn't exactly practical to tote around the heavy hide, so they began to increase the use of fine grade leather in both the handbags and handbag accessories, but they didn't stop there. One of the first things that the company did was to waterproof their handbags and luggage.

Even today, the company's designers are constantly on the look out for new high-tech fabrics and other materials to improve the quality of their product, and have used such things as crystals, woods, even tortoise shells to add flair to the handbags in the past. Given the quality of these handbags, it should be no surprise that they are still highly sought after, bought and sold all over the world.

But today's continued success did not come without a struggle. With the entire fashion industry in decline during the 1970s, Prada suffered as well. But at that time, the company was taken over by Miuccia Prada, and she has run the company since 1978. Ms. Prada is hailed for her sense of fashion and it was she who led the company through the unsure times of the seventies to market dominance today.

Prom is coming up fast and you still don't have the perfect handbag! Hurry quick, you don't want to be left out! If you're at a loss about what type of handbag to take, or hadn't even thought about it in the first place, you should consider an evening handbag. Evening handbags are small, attractively designed fashion accessories meant to carry your things while you're whirled around the floor by Prince Charming, or at very least someone from the JV team. The handbags are made to have enough room for your must haves, like keys, money, make up kits, and other necessities.

If this sounds like the sort of thing that you would like, and for prom night it would be perfect, then the following instructions will be of great service to you. I will help you find a Prom handbag that will complement your gown and accent your style, beautifully. Remember that it can take a while to find the perfect Prom handbag, so plan ahead and choose one as soon as you have made up your mind. And always, of course, choose the handbag that is right for you, that will make you happy, because it is your night!

EB-105 Shiny Silver and Gold Reflective Handbag. This handbag is, you guessed it, shiny silvery and golden reflection. These bags scream elegance at the top of their lungs. You can get it in four different colors, black, gold, ivory, and navy. The handbag comes with an elbow length handle and a snap button top.

Another choice that is absolutely awesome is the Lace Floral Handbag. It is designed to accentuate the lace or floral components of a gown. Featuring a snap button top and a pearl arm handle, this bag can come in white or ivory. You can find this bag extremely reasonably priced at under $25.

The Quincy is a petite bag that backs a punch! It's maybe the most inspired prom handbag that I've had the pleasure of seeing. Covered with sequins, and a shoulder strap that makes for ease of use, the Quincy is made with a supple fabric. Sized just right for your prom night, the bag will carry all the essentials. Get this one and you'll be the envy of the school. This Prom handbag is available for as little as $28.00.

People say that this next handbag is slightly more classic than all its competitors. The Donna Vintage Prom Handbag is crafted from white satin and has a retro look. It clasps with a silver chain. Even better, you can dye this purse to match whatever color you need.